New research shows that the cold-related mortality rate has more than doubled in the U.S. since the late 1990s. Source
io9's resident collectors break down their favorite bits of plastic of the year, from Star Wars ships to, well... lots of Lego. Lots of it. Source
Brainworm headaches, a man with more penises than arms, and butt eels are just a few of this year’s macabre medical highlights. Source
Plus, get a look at Cobra Kai's final end. Source
From smoking at McDonald's to AI Tom Cruise, 2024 was a busy year for viral hoaxes. Source
Apple, Google, and Samsung all prioritized image generation and predictive text over slimmer phones and bigger camera glass. Source
The MSI Claw 8 AI+ makes up for the many shortcomings of the Claw A1M. Just make sure you're in the mood for a bulky and hefty handheld. Source
'Joy to the World' has a story-within-a-story that is so good it could've been its own episode of Doctor Who. Source
Monsters—especially those familiar creatures we just can't get away from—are in a boom time right now. Source
David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult star in the upcoming DC film, out July 11. Source
Catch up on work our team did this year that we're particularly proud of. Source
Hit the ground running in 2025 with the ultimate collection of productivity apps for Windows and save a staggering 72% during this StackSocial deal. Source
Layers of ice and dust create a winter wonderland on Mars in stunning new images. Source
From crackdowns on discriminatory facial recognition to protections against deepfakes, 2024 was quietly an important year for AI regulation. Source
These are the products that broke our hearts this year. Source
It's Christmas, and Private Internet Access is spoiling its future customers. Their VPN is available for just $2/month. Hurry up—this won't last long! Source
The voice performer talks about bringing Sega's iconic fan-favorite character to the big screen. Source
We spoke to the director of the vampire film about Willem Dafoe, coffins, Home Alone, and much more. Source
From Scavengers Reign to Star Trek and Star Wars, the io9 crew looks back on the year's dearly departed characters and shows. Source
Russia, China, and the U.S. are all investing in nuclear weapons and an old fear from a bygone age is back in a big way. Source